One Night. One Chef. One Chance: Join Dan Arnold for Michelin-Inspired Dining

For one unforgettable evening, Brisbane will play host to a dining event that is set to capture the imagination of food lovers across Australia.

Culinary Masters 2025 brings acclaimed chef Dan Arnold into the spotlight, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience his Michelin-inspired cuisine in an intimate and immersive setting.

The event, presented by Robb Report Australia & New Zealand, will take place on Thursday, October 2, from 6:30pm to 10pm at Arnold’s renowned Restaurant Dan in Fortitude Valley.

Known for its refined approach that blends modern Australian produce with French precision, the restaurant has become a must-visit destination for gourmands seeking a truly elevated dining experience.

What sets this night apart is not only the menu, but the chance to go behind the curtain of Arnold’s creative process.

Each dish will come alive as the chef himself reveals the inspiration, the history and the techniques behind it.

Guests will discover the stories that have shaped his culinary journey, from training in Europe’s Michelin-starred kitchens to establishing one of Australia’s most celebrated restaurants.

The menu will showcase seasonal produce sourced from boutique local farms, with every course carefully designed to highlight the ingredients at their peak.

Rare wine and whiskey pairings, curated specifically for the event, will elevate the dishes further, creating combinations that surprise and delight.

This is not simply a dinner. It is a masterclass in flavour, craft and storytelling. An evening where food is not just eaten, but experienced. A night where the chef’s personal philosophy and artistry unfold at the table.

Culinary Masters is designed for those who crave more than just a meal; it is for anyone who wants to understand the secrets of one of Australia’s most talked-about chefs, and to savour dishes that reflect both global influence and local character.

Seats are strictly limited, ensuring an atmosphere of intimacy and exclusivity. For food lovers, it represents exactly what the headline promises: one night, one chef, one chance to experience something extraordinary.

Bookings are essential, and with numbers capped, this exclusive evening is expected to sell out quickly. Book your ticket here.

NSW schools, gyms, 000 services and the public are being called on to lace up for Steps for the Love of Living, a four-day, 200km walk from Newcastle to Penrith held in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day.

The walk will draw star power as well as solidarity: legendary MMA fighter and former WIBA and WBF world champion boxer Arlene Blencowe, known as “The Aussie Girl ‘Angerfist'” and a respected youth mentor, will join the walk’s final leg from Parramatta to Penrith.

She’ll be joined by five-time Olympian and diving icon Melissa Wu, Ambassador for the Step Into Action Foundation.

The walk runs from September 10 to 13, beginning on World Suicide Prevention Day itself, and starts at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium before finishing at Penrith Showground.

It’s a joint initiative between The Australian Man Cave Support Group Inc and the Step Into Action Foundation, two organisations working on the frontline of suicide prevention in NSW.

The Australian Man Cave provides a safe, non-judgmental space for men to speak openly, with a focus on reducing the rate of male suicide, while Step Into Action concentrates on youth suicide prevention through resilience-building and early-intervention programs.

This year’s event also features a friendly inter-service challenge between NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire & Rescue NSW, SES, Surf Life Saving NSW and the Rural Fire Service, who’ll compete to walk the furthest and raise the most for suicide-prevention initiatives.

“This walk is about hope, connection, and standing together,” said Lou Greco, President and Co-Founder of The Australian Man Cave Support Group Inc. “Every step taken is a step toward saving a life.”

Leading the charge is Chris Barton, Founder of the Step Into Action Foundation and a long-distance walking adventurer, who is taking on the full 200km route.

He’ll be joined for part of the way by the “Bakery Brothers”, Tyson Pedro and Rama Pattison, who are trading in punches and pastries for kilometres, walking the full distance alongside Chris.

How to get involved

The event is open to everyone, not just those able to walk the full distance. Participants can:

Walk the full 200km from Newcastle to Penrith
Join for a single day or section of the route
Take part virtually from anywhere in Australia — at school, the gym, work or in the local community, logging kilometres through walking, running, rowing, cycling or treadmill sessions

000 services can enter as teams for the inter-service challenge, and schools and gyms are encouraged to form their own teams to complete the distance collectively.

Funds raised will go towards mental health first aid training, crisis response support, community outreach programs, support services for at-risk men and families, and youth suicide awareness and prevention programs.

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among Australian men and young people. Both organisations say the walk is about ensuring no one feels alone in their struggle.

To register or find out more, visit stepsforloveofliving.com.au.

This is a sensitive topic. If this raises any issues for you, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.

One Night. One Chef. One Chance: Join Dan Arnold for Michelin-Inspired Dining

On October 2, acclaimed chef Dan Arnold will host an exclusive evening, unveiling a Michelin-inspired menu in a rare masterclass of food, storytelling and flavour.

Police, paramedics, firefighters and the public will walk from Newcastle to Penrith this September for World Suicide Prevention Day.

How to get involved